Joseph La Nasa '64

    I graduated in 1964 with a B.S. in Pre-Professional studies. I completed my MD degree at LSUMC in NO in1968. I did an Internship at Charity Hospital in NO 68-69.  After 2 years in Uncle Sam's Army I completed my residency in Urology in 1975. I spent 7 years in Academic medicine at LSUMC -NO and from 1979-82 was Chairman of the Dept. of Urology.
    I built River Parishes Hospital in Laplace, La. and left LSUMC-NO to go into full time private practice June 1982. I am still a Clinical Professor of Urology and present lectures in Male Fertility(Andrology) problems to the Junior Med students each 12 week block.
    I've been married to Wanda Garcia since 1968 and we have 3 children.  Our youngest, Jonathan graduated from ND in May,1999 with a degree in Finance-Magna cum Laude. He married an ND classmate, Katie Hellend. They now live in Danbury,CT.  Our only grandson, Collin Laird Shannon, who will be one year old on April 13 already is able to recognize the VICTORY MARCH when I play it. He loves to 'Cheer' as I play. 
    I still remain close to O'B(Robert O'Brien) who is now living in the St. Paul retirement home in South Bend. We talk @once per month.  He would love to hear from other Band Alumni.  His phone # is219-291-3391. His address is:

3602 South Ironwood Dr. 
Apt. 336-E 
South Bend, IN 46614 
    O'B was band director for 32 years and retired about 12 years ago.  O'B will be 80 years old on June 24, 2001. I hope many band alumni will send him a card or some remembrance on that special day!!!!

Jalmd42@aol.com         

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